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The Rookie Lap

The Rookie Lap

By: Collin Stehr and Ryan Newpower
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Co-hosts Ryan and Collin discuss all things hockey as well as some stories shared about everyday life. Rookies ourselves in the podcasting world, The Rookie Lap gives kudos to those making their debuts and addresses the rookie moments that happen to us far too often.Collin Stehr and Ryan Newpower Hockey
Episodes
  • Episode 15: Hockey Day Minnesota Exclusive: Featuring Carter & Jordan Newpower
    Jan 24 2026

    We bring you a Hockey Day Minnesota exclusive as we interview two current NCAA Division 3 players and Minnesota Hockey products in Carter & Jordan Newpower. We discuss growing up playing youth hockey for their hometowns, their transition into junior hockey where they were teammates for two seasons and now what it is like to be rivals in the MIAC conference.

    We also previewed the matchups that are set for Hockey Day Minnesota in the host city of Hastings. Plus, all new quick hits none bigger than Chris Drury signaling to Rangers fans that they are entering a "retooling phase" which comes at the expense of moving on from Artemi Panarin.

    A couple more big trades were made with one of the players being acquired by a surprise trade contender in the San Jose Sharks.

    Nugent-Hopkins and Killorn played their 1000th games, Jonanthan Toews returned to Chicago to an overwhelming ovation from the fans.

    We had a goalie fight with Bobrovsky taking on Nedelkevic, Jackson LaCombe replaced Seth Jones on Team USA due to injury, and Buffalo finally has found a player that wants to commit to them long term in Josh Doan

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Episode 14: Voice-Texts are NSFW, Two Original 6 Teams Retired Jersey Numbers of Franchise Legends, A Coaching Change in Columbus, McDavid Breaks his own Record, A Game of Fact or Fiction & More!
    Jan 19 2026

    The Boys are back to discuss all the major happenings around the league. We Dive into the legacies of Sergei Fedorov and Zdeno Chara as their Jersey Numbers were retired over the last Week by the Red Wings and Bruins. The Islanders take things outside on their day off in Minnesota. Ovechkin reaches 20 goals for the 21st year in a row which leaves him second only to Mr. Hockey. The Blue Jackets parted ways with Dean Evason and hired an old rival of his in Rick Bowness. Connor McDavid is going streaking again as he extends his point streak to 20 games for the first time in his career. Tampa Bay and Buffalo are the two hottest teams in the league currently and we debate which one is more impressive. Mitch Marner faces off with The Maple Leafs for the first time as an opponent. TNT resigns Biz, a game of Fact or Fiction, New Rookie Moves & Laps of the Week and even some Pimple talk?!?

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 13: Sweden Wins Gold, Utah to host the 2027 Winter Classic, Patrick Kane Scores 500 Goals, The Devils are Imploding, Drama in Ottawa again, Mr. Goalie Tribute
    Jan 15 2026

    The boys recap the Sweden winning the World Junior championship for the first time in forever and some of their best players are next up to Star in the NHL. The league announced that Utah will be the location of next year's Winter Classic in what will be just their 3rd season in the league. They will face their mountainous rival in the Colorado Avalanche. BONUS Ryan blind ranks past winter classic locations and some of his answers might surprise you. We talk about Patrick Kane reaching the vaunted 500 goal milestone while also addressing the legacy and impact that his career and playing style has had on American hockey. After starting off the season on fire, the Devils are now in turmoil, and a major change seems imminent. Collin pays tribute to Glen Hall known as "Mr. Goalie" after his passing was announced last week. The Senators President shuts down a nasty rumor started by internet trolls, Milan Rink updates, Broberg extension & More Rookie Moves & Laps of the week!






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    1 hr and 6 mins
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